Hope Walinski graduated from Providence College in 2025 and had a graduate year 25-26 where she served as Captain for the Women’s Ice Hockey team. During her career, she earned numerous academic, team, and conference honors. She was awarded Hockey East Third Team All-Star. Named to the “Watch List” for the National Goalie of the Year Award. She received the Unsung Hero award in 2023-2024 season. She earned Stop It Goaltending Goaltender of the Month once and Stop it Goaltender of the Week six times.

She is tied for the most games played in a single season by a Providence College goaltender with 35 and recorded 959 saves, the most in a single season in program history with a career 2420 saves. Posted a 2.21 career goals-against average, a .918 career save percentage. Became one of five goaltenders in program history to reach 100 games played and now sits fourth all-time with 107.

Hope graduated from Providence with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Sociology, and a Master’s Certificate in Sports Administration while on Dean’s List for 5 academic years. Originally from Lincoln, Rhode Island, Hope played Boston Jr. Eagles and attended the Winchendon School.